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Shades Of Cannabis Reform & Confusion Across Europe Seem To Mirror US Progress

By Marguerite Arnold

…Delays Further Reform But… Last week, a proposal on adult use cannabis reform failed in the German Bundestag (Parliament). With the exception of the far right Alternativ für Deutschland (AfD),…

…Delays Further Reform But… Last week, a proposal on adult use cannabis reform failed in the German Bundestag (Parliament). With the exception of the far right Alternativ für Deutschland (AfD),…

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Former Vice Chancellor of Germany Joins Swiss Company Board

By Marguerite Arnold

…many others). The FDP, like all other parties (except the extreme right wing Alternativ für Deutschland or Afd) has been much more forward about cannabis reform. That said, the party…

…many others). The FDP, like all other parties (except the extreme right wing Alternativ für Deutschland or Afd) has been much more forward about cannabis reform. That said, the party…

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German Authorities Will Issue New Cannabis Cultivation Bid

By Marguerite Arnold

…to documents obtained by Cannabis Industry Journal, the Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte (or BfArM) issued letters to original bid respondents in the first week of July. The letters appear…

…to documents obtained by Cannabis Industry Journal, the Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte (or BfArM) issued letters to original bid respondents in the first week of July. The letters appear…

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One Month In: New Jersey Market Starts Growing

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff

…21. The seven companies awarded adult use licenses were Ascend, Curaleaf, GTI, Acreage, Verano, Columbia Care and TerrAscend. The state’s roll out created a lot of controversy over allowing already…

…21. The seven companies awarded adult use licenses were Ascend, Curaleaf, GTI, Acreage, Verano, Columbia Care and TerrAscend. The state’s roll out created a lot of controversy over allowing already…

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Thinking of Starting a Cannabis Delivery or Transport Business? Here’s What You Need to Know

…the delivery, it comes with a suggested gift: maybe a cannabis edible or an ounce of flower. Although many underground businesses thrive in the Garden State’s “in-between” market, NJ.com also…

…the delivery, it comes with a suggested gift: maybe a cannabis edible or an ounce of flower. Although many underground businesses thrive in the Garden State’s “in-between” market, NJ.com also…

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First in the South – Virginia’s Legalization Focuses on Public Safety, Health and Social Justice

By Gregory S. Kaufman, Jessica R. Rodgers

…taxation. The Act also contains changes to the criminal laws of the Commonwealth. Companion to the Act are new laws addressing the testing, labeling and packaging of smokable hemp products…

…taxation. The Act also contains changes to the criminal laws of the Commonwealth. Companion to the Act are new laws addressing the testing, labeling and packaging of smokable hemp products…

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Warning Signs For CBD Food & Drink Manufacturers

By Jonathan C. Sandler

…health claims In March 2019, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced he would be resigning on April 5, 2019, but he sent clear warning signals to the CBD industry prior to…

…health claims In March 2019, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced he would be resigning on April 5, 2019, but he sent clear warning signals to the CBD industry prior to…

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FDA Warning Letter to CBD Company Provides Many Lessons for Burgeoning Market

By Seth Mailhot, Emily Lyons, Steve Levine

…approval from the FDA, they may not be legally introduced or delivered for introduction into interstate commerce. The FDA further declared that the Curaleaf products are misbranded within the meaning…

…approval from the FDA, they may not be legally introduced or delivered for introduction into interstate commerce. The FDA further declared that the Curaleaf products are misbranded within the meaning…

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Cannabis Receiverships: A Viable Alternative to Bankruptcy

By Oren Bitan

…license. Then, once the sale of the company’s assets (including any interest in the license) to the buyer closes, the receiver and the company’s original owners will terminate their capacities…

…license. Then, once the sale of the company’s assets (including any interest in the license) to the buyer closes, the receiver and the company’s original owners will terminate their capacities…

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Virginia Finalizes Legalization Plan

…the American South. Beginning July 1, 2021, Virginia will allow adults to possess up to an ounce of cannabis and up to four plants per household. The commercial cannabis market,…

…the American South. Beginning July 1, 2021, Virginia will allow adults to possess up to an ounce of cannabis and up to four plants per household. The commercial cannabis market,…

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